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Mar 26, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) scores a shoot out goal past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

March Was Not Good To Andersen Causing Carolina’s Woes.

A Look at Hurricanes Weekend Ahead

T’birds Skid Against Rockers And Mammoth But Ready To Recover

Line Of Brett Pesce And Brady Skjei Has Been Critical For Canes

Mar 29, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Jacob Slavin (74) gets past Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) in the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

One Defensive Line Matches Close For The Panthers V. Hurricanes

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 21: Jesse Puljujarvi #13 of the Carolina Hurricanes controls the puck as Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers defends during the third period at Madison Square Garden on March 21, 2023 in New York City. The Hurricanes won 3-2. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Do Not Give Up On Jesse Puljujärvi Just Yet, There Is Potential

Mar 12, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (22) skates with the puck behind goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) during the second period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive Pairings Favor Hurricanes Against Penguins

Mar 17, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Noel Acciari (52) battles in front of the net with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (22) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

D-Line For D-Line Canes Have Isles At The Waffle House

Mar 21, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) and defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) celebrate after defeating the New York Rangers 3-2 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes Stanley Cup odds make them best bet to win it all

Mar 17, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Alexander Kerfoot (15) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Calle Jarnkrok (19) battle for a puck with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) in front of Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Brent Burns In The Record Books, As Defense Keeps Points Coming

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 05: Frederik Andersen #31 and Jesperi Kotkaniemi #82 of the Carolina Hurricanes react following their 6-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena on March 05, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Hurricanes Have a Busy Week of Important Contests

Mar 14, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) celebrates his goal with center Martin Necas (88) past Winnipeg Jets goaltender David Rittich (33) during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

The Development Of Jesperi Kotkaniemi Since Mid-Season

CALGARY, AB - MAY 20: Jesse Puljujarvi #13 of the Edmonton Oilers in action against the Calgary Flames during Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 20, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Flames 5-3. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Puljujarvi Key to Hurricanes Playoff Hopes

Mar 14, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Drury (18) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

If Jack Drury Is Here To Stay, When Will We Know?

Dec 22, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Drury (18) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jan Rutta (44) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Jack Drury Does Not Have To Replace Andrei Svechnikov Exactly

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 28: Pyotr Kochetkov #52 (R) comes in to replace Antti Raanta #32 (L) during the second period against the New York Rangers in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Brind’Amour’s Choice in Goal for Important Weekend

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: A close-up view of the Philadelphia Flyers sticks before the game against the Washington Capitals at the Wells Fargo Center on January 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images )

Thunderbirds Putting The Win In Winston As Points Roll In For Ford

Feb 21, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

For Carolina; Balanced Scoring Is How Canes Win

Dec 22, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Drury (18) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jan Rutta (44) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Canes Call Up Drury From the AHL

Mar 1, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; A shot by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) rings off the cross bar behind Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Canes Hockey: The No Good, Very Bad Weekend

NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 29: Jesper Bratt #63 of the New Jersey Devils clears the puck away from Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL hockey game on December 29, 2018 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Devils won 2-0. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Tonight is a Big Test for Canes But Still Plenty of Hockey Left

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 25: Laurent Brossoit #39 of the Vegas Golden Knights denies a shot attempt from Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of the game at PNC Arena on January 25, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights: Preview and Key Strategies for Tonight’s Game

Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Paul Stastny (26) celebrates with left wing Jordan Martinook (48) and defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) and defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period during the 2023 Stadium Series ice hockey game at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA T ODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes to Wear Stadium Series Jersey Tonight

Mar 9, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) passes the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive Unit Hold Philadelphia Tight Backed By PK

Jan 5, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) goes past the fans after the warmups against the Nashville Predators at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Game Recap: Kochetkov Shutout against Flyers in NHL Return

Jan 21, 2023; Elmont, New York, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dylan Coghlan (15) controls the puck against New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Dylan Coghlan Is Good, But Just Not Seasoned As Well

ST LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 01: Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates scoring a goal with Martin Necas #88 and Sebastian Aho #20 in the second period at Enterprise Center on December 1, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Canes Built for the Present and Future

Dec 23, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast (71) carries the puck past Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

We Need The Points: Hurricanes and Flyers Game Preview